Welcome to the Parent Education page of the JMIS PTA Web site!

This page is designed to provide you with resources for raising happy, healthy, capable young teens. The Parent Education program includes information about Parenting Presentations in our community. Please note that the speakers, books, websites, and other resources offered through the PTA Parent Education Program are for information only and do not reflect an opinion concerning the parenting of individuals by the JMIS PTA or JMIS staff.

Please contact our parent ed coordinators if you have questions or ideas for parent ed topics.

Saturday, February 3, 10:30am, JM LibraryAre you a parent of a teenager or pre-teen? Does your child struggle with symptoms of anxiety or depression? Do you wonder what you can do about it? Or, if your child isn't struggling with anxiety or depression, are you looking for strategies to keep them on track? If any of the above apply to you, come listen to Jacob Towery, an adolescent psychiatrist and author of "The Anti-Depressant Book" talk about tackling and preventing anxiety and depression in teenagers. The event will include time for questions and answers.

Jacob Towery, M.D., Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist; Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Stanford University Department of Psychiatry; Author of "The Anti-Depressant Book: A Practical Guide for Teens and Young Adults to Overcome Depression and Stay Healthy.” If you would like to attend this free class, please RSVP here.

What to Expect at Campo, John Walker, Campolindo Principal

Wednesday, February 7, 9am, Malucelli Conference Room

Come hear from John Walker, Campo Principal, about what is happening at Campo! Whether you have an 8th grader about to head off to high school or even a 6th grader, you will want to hear from John about what to expect at Campo. He will discuss the new block schedule and the proposed calendar change among many other things. RSVP to attend here.